Play is one of the most vital and beneficial activities for developing children. It strengthens their body, enhances their mind, and fulfills their desire for socialization. Playgrounds are a place for kids, or even adults, to unleash all of their energy, enjoy the outdoor setting, learn, and have fun.
At AAA State of Play, we want to make sure all of your playground questions are answered. We have compiled a variety of resources below to help you navigate the playground industry, our mission, and more. These informative pages can empower you throughout the purchasing process and beyond. Parents, guardians, school officials, playground designers, and installers can all access the links to make informed decisions when building new playgrounds, maintaining current ones, or adding to existing play areas.
Visit AAA State of Play Policies below to learn more about terms and conditions. This includes standards on privacy, shipping, missing parts, returns, and more. We hope to be transparent with customers by assembling information about all of the systems in place. These standards apply to the purchase of any of the hundreds of high-quality, commercial-grade products on the site.
Figuring out how to finance a commercial playground can be overwhelming, especially if you are doing it for the first time. Grants, fundraising, and donations are all great sources for funding, but where should you start? Learn about the financial resources available to help you start building the playground of your dreams. We are here to help you build a thriving and playful community while maintaining a positive cash flow.
Children of all ages and abilities deserve equal opportunities to learn and have fun through play. Build an ADA compliant playground by adding accessible paths to and from the play area, easy-to-use play components, and protective surfacing. Organizations like the United States Access Board provide guidelines for both designers and the general public to help build safe and inclusive playgrounds that children of all ages can enjoy.
With the help of this collection of industry resources, you can feel confident in your ability to develop and execute plans for an amazing playground that will keep students, tenants, and shoppers happy. By providing links to the many organizations that set the standards for safety and inclusivity, we are inviting you to become an informed buyer and obtain the industry understanding that can help you and your organization succeed. Shop AAA State of Play’s huge selection feeling knowledgeable about options, guarantees, and warranties.
Resources from AAA State of Play include informational websites for the further research of playground equipment.
Early Childhood Links - The ultimate childhood resource
IPEMA - International Playground Equipment Manufacturers Association
PlaygroundEquipment.com - Playground Equipment Distributor/Importer/Manufacturer
Playgrounds.net - Playground Equipment News and Information Distribution
NPPS - National Program for Playground Safety
ASTM - American Society for Testing Materials
CPSC - United States Consumer Product Safety Commission
United States Access Board - Accessibility guidelines for people with disabilities
Voice of Play - Educational, consumer-friendly site focusing on the value of play
Our playground equipment is manufactured to the highest specifications. For information on playground safety regulations and manufacturing code, use the resources listed above, or contact us.